Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 38 Shays St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,294 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 1.47 acres (64,033 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,542 (2026) |
| APN | 20A000017 |
| Primary APN | 20A000017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,294 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,668 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 64,033 sqft (1.47 acres) |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 20A000017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 SHAYS ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-2937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Baird House listed 1985 · 3 contributing resources · NRIS 85000026 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
38 Shays St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 74 OLD STAGE RD, WEST HATFIELD, MA 01088-9513 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Shays St was $7,542, up 10,231.5% from the year before.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| Municipality | Amherst Town City |
| County | Hampshire County |
| Elementary School District | Amherst School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Amherst-Pelham School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,542.00 (+10,231.51%) | $446,000 (+8.73%) Land $179,600 Building $266,400 | $449,407 (-7.61%) |
| 2025 | $73.00 (-98.99%) | $410,200 (+5.53%) Land $165,300 Building $244,900 | $486,400 |
| 2024 | $7,195.00 (+4.21%) | $388,700 (+13.16%) Land $156,300 Building $232,400 | |
| 2023 | $6,904.00 | $343,500 Land $142,700 Building $200,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 38 Shays St; 3 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 38 Shays St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AMHERST DPW WATER DIVISION serves 39,263 people · EPA ID MA1008000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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